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A review of the birdcentric novel “Accidentals” (the title of which is in the plural for a reason)

10,000 Birds

Gaines, notwithstanding that the story (1) takes place in the Uruguay of 1999, with plenty of commentary on the Uruguayan political scene of that time, (2) is narrated by a bird illustrator who identifies the birds he sees only by their common Spanish names, and (3) flashes back to the use of torture by South American juntas in the 1970’s.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

10,000 Birds

If you are planning a visit to see the opening game in Sao Paulo or any of the 5 subsequent games to be played there (England will play Uruguay on June 19. At the furthest reach of the garden, a boardwalk has been built to raise visitors above the forest floor. Woodcreepers and foliage-gleaners are likely in mid and lower levels.

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